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University of Washington Program

Seattle, Washington · Anesthesiology · ACGME ID 0405421161

Official ERAS 2027 listing

ERAS 2027 status
Participating
Program signals
Takes part in program signaling for ERAS 2027 (5 gold and 10 silver signals per applicant in this specialty)
Track
Not stated in the program name
AAMC badges
None
ACGME ID
0405421161
Program website
anesthesiology.uw.edu/education/residency-program (as listed by AAMC)

Source: AAMC ERAS 2027 Participating Specialties & Programs, Anesthesiology, updated Nov 16, 2026.

Requirements

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What the program's website says

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Interviews
The residency selection committee carefully reviews all application components when determining interview invitations. source
What is the interview schedule like? Interview days are typically held during October, November, and December. source
Applicants invited to interview will receive detailed information regarding interview schedules, logistics, and virtual programming. source
Applicants being considered for the Bonica Research Track will be invited to participate in a second dedicated interview in January. source
Visa
Visa sponsorship and immigration-related determinations are managed by UW GME. source
Please note that applicants who are not currently authorized to work in the United States are eligible only for J-1 visa sponsorship at this time. source
Which visas are supported? The UW GME Office facilitates J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship for eligible residents in ACGME-accredited programs. source
USMLE / COMLEX
Do I need to pass USMLE Step 2 (or COMLEX Level 2) before applying? Applicants must have passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (or COMLEX Levels 1 and 2 for osteopathic applicants) to be considered for an interview. source
USMLE or COMLEX scores: All applicants are required to have passed USMLE 1 and 2 (or COMLEX 1 and 2 for DO applicants). source
US clinical experience
Is U.S. clinical experience required? U.S. clinical experience is strongly recommended but not required. source
ECFMG
Do IMG applicants need an ECFMG certificate? IMG applicants participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) must have their examination requirements verified by ECFMG by the NRMP Rank Order List (ROL) deadline. source
Where can I find additional information regarding IMG eligibility, ECFMG requirements, and visas? For the most current information, please visit UW GME IMG Resources and UW GME Visa Information. source
Foreign nationals participating in clinical training programs who require visa sponsorship must obtain a J-1 visa sponsored through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). source
Letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation: Three or more letters of reference, including one from an anesthesiologist with whom you have worked (not including MSPE [Dean’s letter]). source

Contacts listed on the program's website

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Where current residents went to medical school

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Countries named with a medical school

Saudi Arabia 1

Medical schools named

  • UW School of Medicine 2
  • Harborview Medical School 1

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